I fully understand why no Flames fan would cheer for the Oilers.
Living in Calgary in '04, I'll admit I got caught up in the emotions and excitement in the city and, in spite of myself, found myself rooting for the Flames. And I came away thinking "Gawd, why can't something this unexpected and magical happen to the Oilers?" And of course we all know the story from '06.
But that sealed it for me. If Edmonton isn't the Canadian team that wins the cup, I don't want any other team claiming it either. To get that close and ultimately come up short is tough to swallow. The whole "Bring it home for Canada" sentiment, and those claiming "Well, I do want a Canadian team to win it" are entitled to their opinion, however wrong it obviously is.
But bring the hate - the rivalry is slowly being rekindled and I think that's only a good thing. But of course, leave it to the knuckle-draggers in the flaming C jerseys to bugger up, yet again, another opportunity for a playoff BOA!!
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